Experience:
Senior Associate - Assurance Services
Grant Thornton Fiji (formerly PwC) • Suva, Fiji
01/2025 – 06/2025- Exemplified leadership by managing junior team members and overseeing the completion of full audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other regulatory frameworks.- Guided and mentored a diverse team of 3 associates and 3 graduates, offering technical expertise and nurturing a collaborative atmosphere to efficiently achieve audit objectives.- Designed and executed risk assessments, formulated tailored audit strategies, and evaluated complex financial reporting areas, including accounting estimates and disclosures.- Conducted preliminary audit reviews, documented key judgments, and prepared comprehensive reports for engagement partners and client management, particularly focusing on audit reports and board
presentation materials.- Facilitated client communications and resolved technical audit issues.
Associate - External Audit
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Fiji) • Suva, Fiji
01/2024 – 12/2024
Focused on developing foundational skills in project management, teamwork, and communication at the associate level. Although in a junior role, actively identified opportunities to demonstrate leadership potential.
Collaborated with team members by sharing innovative ideas and contributing to collective objectives, while undertaking minor leadership tasks within the group.
Approached challenges with a proactive mindset, offering solutions to complex problems.
Assisted senior team members in managing project logistics, tracking deliverables, and coordinating schedules effectively.
Graduate Associate
01/2023 – 12/2023
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Fiji) • Suva, Fiji- Engaged in ongoing learning and development, acquiring new skills and understanding PwC's standards and audit methodology while supporting the training of recent graduates.- Actively participated in PwC's corporate culture and initiatives, including involvement in firm events, volunteering as a party host, organizing team bonding activities, and competing in local soccer competitions.- Collaborated with diverse personnel to maintain client relationships, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of engagement outputs.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce in Professional Accounting
University of the South Pacific • Suva, Fiji
02/2020 – 12/2022
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Professional Accounting, building a robust academic foundation in accounting principles and practices. During undergraduate studies at the University of the South Pacific (USP), demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills in a senior peer mentor role, supporting and mentoring over 100 students in their academic and professional careers.
Chartered Accountant Professional Certification (CA ANZ)
CA ANZ • Suva, Fiji
01/2024 – Present
Currently pursuing an accredited certification with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), furthering expertise and demonstrating a commitment to excellence in the accounting profession.
Skills:
Research
Content Creation
Technology
Drafting
Time Management
Finalization
Multitasking
Communication
Additionally:
References:
Paritosh Deo
Partner • Grant Thornton Fiji
[email protected]
(+679) 923 9195
Munilesh Jalam Deo
Senior Manager • Grant Thornton Fiji
[email protected]
(+679) 702 0895